Deacons

The Deacons at very active at First Pres. They provide services to the local community, help congregants in times of need, provide hospitality and support various functions, including worship, at the church. They have several fundraisers during the year to support their work.

Some of the outreach services we've been doing had to be put on hold since COVID-19 began.  On September 14, 2020 we are hoping to begin our service of helping with food needs every Monday.  With the help of Tammy Stanton from SMCAA, food needs have been met during the pandemic. 

Wednesday
Feb022011

Community Service

Backpacks and school supplies

Deacons buy and stock backpacks stuffed with various school supplies and distributed to local elementary and middle schools. They are then disseminated to those youth who otherwise would not be able to provide their own school supplies

Hat and mitten tree

Every Christmas a tree in the parlor is decorated with paper mittens. Congregants can take paper mitten and replace it on the tree with either a pair of gloves or mittens, or a winter hat. These are donated to the Berrien County Juvenile Center.

Life Lines

The Deacons provide Lifeline medical alert subscriptions to disabled people who need a way to make emergency contacts.

Wednesday
Feb022011

Congregational Service

Sunday Coffee

The Deacons provide coffee, juice, and light refreshments and cookies after the Family Worship Service.

Visitation/Bereavement

This ministry extends sympathy to families of church members when a death occurs, by sending sympathy cards, paying calls, visiting funeral homes and attending funeral services. Easter and Christmas flowers are delivered to families who have lost a loved one during the year.

Welcome new baby

Welcome and congratulations are extended to new born babies, their parents and their families. In addition to a card, parents are presented with a Christian parenting book upon baptism.

Communion Ministry

This ministry is responsible for the preparation for Holy Communion at the Family Worship Service, including preparing the bread, juice, cups, and preparing the communion table.

Flower Ministry

Easter lilies and Christmas Poinsettias are ordered and arranged around the sanctuary.

New member committee

This committee takes pictures of new members and posts them on the bulletin boards. The committee also keeps the register and photos of current Deacons, Elders and Staff updated. The committee also keeps supplies of coffee, cookies, and paper items stocked for receptions after worship services. 

Transportation

Anyone who needs a ride to church can contact the church office and leave a message (269-683-7600 ext. 200) and transportation will be arranged.

Friday
Aug032018

Deacon Mission

The Deacons are gathering items for Domestic Violence Shelter and Homeless Shelter in Berrien County. Here is what they have requested:

cereals, juice boxes, granola bars, snacks for kids, canned goods (corned beef, hash, spaghetti, tuna, chicken, Vienna sausage) bleach wipes, dryer sheets, Kleenex, laundry soap, liquid dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, bath towels, face towels and kitchen towels.

Lists are also available in the usual places around Church, so you can take one home. Please return your goodies to the appropriate big box at the church.

                        

                          Deacons sincerely thank you for your help!!